"I took myself out today," Sloan told Sports Illustrated. "I don't want to comment on it because it's never profitable for anybody. It just makes it sound like you're making a statement about someone. But they were wonderful and there were no problems. I just took myself out."

According to SI, Shaw met privately with Bobcats owner Michael Jordan on Thursday in a meeting that was “excellent,” according to an SI source. Snyder is expected to meet with Jordan later this week.

Shaw has long been considered head coaching material, and his positive meeting with Jordan bodes well for his chances.

A source told SI, though, that a final decision has not yet been made.